Disclaimer: I do not own Gensomaden Saiyuki or Saiyuki Gaiden. I only own my Saiyuki key chain, poster, my Saiyuki CDs [soundtracks], and my VCDs of Requiem (Saiyuki Movie), of episodes 1-2, and of episodes 49-50…… so don't sue me!!! I'm just a crazed Saiyuki otaku!! ^__^

Author's note: The seventh chapter!!! Yatta! ^_^ After typing this, I'll be typing chapters 1 and 2 of my fifth fic, "Interchange". ^_^ [Me: Ouch… my fingers… I think I typed so much already… -_-;; *shakes her hands to remove the pain*       Hakkai: Daijobu desuka? *holds Angeli's hand* Yare yare desune… it's really aching already. Here… *puts his hand over her hands and a soft green light emits from his hand, and the light fades a while after* Hai. Your hand would be ok now. ^-^      Me: Wow~ my hand isn't aching anymore! Arigato, Hakkai-san!! ^__^ *jumps up and hugs Hakkai*       Hakkai: *hugs her back* You're welcome! ^-^ Just tell me if there's a problem, I'll help you. Ok? ^-^       Me: Hai~! Arigato gozaimasu~! ^__^] Well, let's move on with chapter 7 of my third fic, "Trust"! ^__^

Reviews are acceptable [of course!]!! ^_^ Arigato!! ^__^

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Trust

A Saiyuki fic

By: Suteki Hakkai, Kawaii Syaoran

Chapter 7

Awakening

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Konzen was quietly signing his papers while Goku and Nataku were still sleeping. A while later, Konzen suddenly remembered the fight between Kenren and Li Touten. He thought about the consequences he and his comrades might encounter, especially when Li Touten will appeal to god about this and all, being the bastard that he is – as Konzen said.

Konzen looked at the two boys sleeping. He noticed that they are close friends, and Konzen felt pitiful about what might happen to them if they got separated. He didn't care what punishment will be put upon him, he was more concerned for Goku.

"He's just a child…" he thought. Konzen shook his head and continued his work. "What am I thinking?"

A few minutes later, Goku woke up once again only to see Nataku sleeping, and that it was almost lunchtime. Goku's stomach growled. He looked around the room and he saw Konzen.

"Ohayo Konzen!" Goku whispered so he won't disturb his sleeping friend. Konzen slightly smiled in return, and he went back to his work. Goku's stomach growled again, causing him and Konzen to sweatdrop.

"Na, Konzen, can I eat now?" Goku asked.

"Ok, let's go saru." The blonde replied.

The two went out and they slowly closed the door. Nataku woke up a while after. He sat up, but the sudden pain on the left part of his chest pushed him back down the bed. He looked blankly at the ceiling.

"What happened?" Nataku thought, and sudden 'images' came in.

*flashback*

"Nataku~!" Goku shouted. Everyone looked at the boy. "Nataku!! Okaeri!" Goku squealed as he ran towards Nataku.

"Goku~!" he exclaimed. He felt dizzy back then, and then all went black.

*end of flashback*

"Oh yeah," Nataku said. "I had just arrived from Earth, after subduing Gyuumao…" Nataku continued. "I wonder why I agreed in silence to be their killing puppet… and they say that gods are not allowed to kill… but I've killed so many already for these cowards…" Nataku sighed. He thought about how his life changed after being the god of war. Instead of enjoying childhood, he is killing countless victims… and his hands are stained with blood. Nataku thought about his friend, Goku, who seems to 'bring back' his childhood when they play, and Nataku was happy about that. He smiled.

"I wonder when will these injuries heal…?" Nataku thought to himself as he held the left part of his chest. It seems that he broke a bone on that part, since he also had fractures. He removed his left robe, only to find that part has a big wound. Nataku touched the bandages covering his wound, and he put down his hand. It seems that he can't move so much because he might make the situation worse when the wounds opens more. He sighed once more.

Suddenly, the door opened. Nataku turned his head and he saw Goku, and Goku's eyes widened.

"Nataku!! Ohayo!!" the brown-haired boy exclaimed. Nataku noticed that the boy's eyes were full of happiness and concern at the same time.

"Are you ok now?" Goku asked as he ran towards the bed.

"A-ah… I'm fine…" Nataku looked away from Goku.

"Oi Nataku! Are you sure? Come on tell me~! Daijobu~!" Goku squealed.

"Well… I have a big wound here," Nataku said as he pointed to his chest. "So I guess I can't play for a while… gomen…" Nataku smiled sheepishly.

"Oh~ that's ok~! Just rest ok?" Goku smiled, and he gestured towards the door. "I'll just get some food~!"

"Arigato!" Nataku said as Goku closed the door.

Goku went back to the dining hall where he found Tenpou and Kenren eating.

"Konnichiwa Ten-chan!! Ken-niichan!! Did you see Konzen?" Goku asked as he opened the door.

"Hai… I think he went to Kanzeon's quarters…" the brunette replied.

"Oh ok… ne, can you help me get some food for Nataku?" Goku asked. The two blankly nodded.

"E-eh? Nataku's awake now?" Kenren asked, dumbfounded. Tenpou sweatdropped.

"Hai~!!" the brown-haired boy replied.

"Ok… we'll just finish our food…" Tenpou said. Goku sat down on a chair and waited.

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Meanwhile, at Kanzeon's quarters…

"Here are the papers." Konzen flatly said as he handed the papers to the goddess.

"Yosh… well done. Here's some more…" Kanzeon brought out some papers and she put it on top of her desk. Konzen's eye twitched, and a small vein was visible on his head. Kanzeon grinned.

"Oi oi~" the goddess said in a silky tone. "Relax, Konzen. This isn't so much."

Konzen didn't say anything, he just took the papers and he went out of the room.

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Back in Konzen's office…

Goku opened the door. "Nataku! Here's your food!!"

Nataku slowly sat up. He smiled. "Arigato, Goku!" he said. Goku served the food to Nataku. Nataku ate, while Goku watched. Suddenly Goku's stomach growled. Goku and Nataku sweatdropped.

"Eh~ I'm hungry again~" Goku said. Nataku giggled.

"Well, if you're hungry, then you better get some food!" Nataku suggested.

"Hai~!!!" Goku said as he went out the door again. "I'll be back!!"

Goku ran as fast as he could and he arrived at the dining room. He got some food, and he ran back to the office. When Goku arrived, Konzen was already there, signing a new batch of papers with a scowl on his face. Goku chewed on some food as he walked in. Nataku was still eating.

A few minutes later, Nataku was finished, and it was time to bring back the plates. Nataku was about to stand up, but Goku took the plates and pushed Nataku down the bed.

"Daijobu yo~" Goku said. "I'll bring back the plates."

"A-ah… arigato…" Nataku replied.

Goku went out of the office, carrying the tray with empty plates. Konzen slightly smiled just after Goku left the room. "He's a good kid after all…" Konzen thought as he remembered Goku who was doing his share of chores everyday, changing the flowers in the vase, etc.… and Konzen was glad about the thought how life has changed ever since Goku arrived. He may be very annoying sometimes, but it's kind of ok, at least life isn't so dull anymore. Konzen went back to work.

Silence filled the room, as a gentle afternoon breeze went in.

Nataku lied down, starting blankly at the ceiling again, deep in his thoughts. Konzen continued his paperwork. He sighed. Sometimes silence can be deafening, but sometimes it's just ok.

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Author's note: Well, I'm finished for now… ^^;; I'll be typing now the first 2 chapters of my fifth fic. ^^;; I'll post chapter 8 onwards on my next update… Jaa ne!! ^__^